Energy Project Development Manager

Kroger•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Corporate Energy Project Development Manager leads Kroger’s sustainability and efficiency initiatives by developing utility-focused projects across retail facilities. The role conducts site surveys, pilots solutions for electric, water, sewer, and gas systems, and designs capital projects to reduce energy use in lighting, refrigeration, and HVAC. It manages a three-year energy capital plan, identifies cost-saving opportunities, evaluates vendors, reports metrics, and collaborates with divisions to scale successful pilots. The manager is expected to demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in energy engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, or comparable related field experience.
Strong knowledge of lighting, refrigeration, HVAC, and building envelope standards.
Experience troubleshooting refrigeration design and applications, including electronic control algorithms, variable speed drives, and interrelated systems diagnosis.
Advanced knowledge of thermodynamics as it relates to refrigeration design applications in supermarkets.
Sound business judgment and ability to work successfully with professionals at all levels and with varied backgrounds and perspectives.
Ability to manage multiple departments and simultaneous projects, and to delegate work effectively.
Strong financial skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years in the field of energy management.
Four or more years of experience as a Division Energy Engineer.

Responsibilities

Partner with Store Support Center facility engineers, division energy and maintenance engineers, technicians, and contractors to evaluate projects that align with corporate strategies.
Design and test capital projects aimed at reducing costs in lighting, refrigeration, HVAC, and energy consumption, using capital funding to implement utility conservation programs.
Develop and identify new potential projects to reduce utility expenses.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive three-year energy capital plan detailed by store and project.
Identify and evaluate new vendors for utility-related products and services.
Develop metric reports to measure progress toward goals.
Identify obstacles to success and communicate findings to appropriate levels within the division and company.
Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
Travel as needed, approximately 25%.
Perform all essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.